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Greek fleet to keep shipping approved Russian oil despite new EU sanctions, sources say

Greek tanker operators shipping approved Russian oil exports are expected to continue doing so despite a new wave of tougher sanctions by the European...

EU’s new Russia sanctions aim for more effective oil price cap

The European Union on Friday agreed an 18th package of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine, including measures aimed at dealing further...

COSCO seeks further upgrade of Piraeus port

Senior executives of COSCO Shipping expressed their strong interest in further strengthening the position and role of Piraeus – the largest port in Greece...

CMB.TECH’s update on the Golden Ocean merger process

CMB.TECH NV (NYSE: CMBT & Euronext Brussels: CMBT) (“CMB.TECH”) provides a market update on the progress of the stock-for-stock merger between CMB.TECH and Golden...

Petronas formalises 25% equity participation with SMJ Energy for PFLNG 3 project

Petronas, through its subsidiary Petronas LNG (PLSB), has formalised a significant equity participation agreement with SMJ Energy. The deal involves a 25% equity share for...

Subsea7 awarded contract offshore Norway

Subsea7 announced the award of a large contract by Equinor relating to the Fram Sør development project, offshore Norway. The project work scope covers engineering,...

MPCC Continues Fleet Renewal with Newbuild Orders, Long-Term Charters, Portfolio Optimization and Expands Financing Universe

MPC Container Ships (“MPCC” or the “Company”) announced a company update, including a series of strategic initiatives to modernize its fleet and strengthen its...

Skaramangas Shipyards, TKMS sign submarines MoU

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the German company TKMS (Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems) and Skaramangas Shipyards, regarding the implementation of a Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU)...

China threatens to block Panama ports deal unless its shipping giant gets stake, WSJ reports

China is threatening to block the sale of more than 40 ports, owned by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, to BlackRock and Mediterranean Shipping Company...

BW LPG Successfully Closes Two Key Financing Facilities

BW LPG has successfully closed two key financing facilities - a USD380 million Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility, and a USD215 million Term...

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Scorpio Tankers announces updates on third quarter 2026 TCE rates and time charter-out agreements

Scorpio Tankers Inc. announced today an update on its third quarter of 2026 average daily Time Charter Equivalent rates and that it has entered...

Block sale of existing shares in Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA completed

Reference is made to the stock exchange notice published on 2 September 2026 regarding a potential block sale of existing shares in Klaveness Combination...

Heidmar Maritime Holdings reports results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026

Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. reported its results for the quarter and six month period ended June 30, 2026. Second Quarter 2026 Highlights • Total revenues of...

Capital Tankers announces second quarter 2026 financial results

Capital Tankers Corp. announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.  

Stena announces Q2 interim report

The Stena AB Group published its interim report for the second quarter of 2026.

Iran blacklists more ships trying to sail through Hormuz, govt website shows

Iran has added more ships it deems as non-compliant and subject to fines, confiscation...

Celestyal announces 2028 summer Mediterranean programme

Celestyal has unveiled its 2028 Mediterranean programme, with 124 sailings on sale from September...

Saudi Arabia says Iran attacked vessel in Hormuz, killing two sailors

Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest crude exporter, said on Wednesday that an Iranian attack...

Celestyal launches ‘Uncrowded, Unforgettable, Authentically Med’ winter campaign with fares from €469pp

Celestyal has launched a new winter campaign, ‘Uncrowded, Unforgettable, Authentically Med’ - live from...

Celestyal unveils new winter sailings onboard Celestyal Journey

Celestyal has unveiled seven new winter 2027/28 sailing options onboard the 1,260-guest Celestyal Journey,...

ZIM: Updated freight rates from Mediterranean & Black Sea ports

Updated Freight Rates from all Mediterranean ports & Black Sea ports to all USEC & Gulf, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean & South America...

Chandra Asri Group opens access to CPN public terminal

PT Chandra Pelabuhan Nusantara (CPN), a subsidiary of PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk (Chandra Asri Group), has officially obtained the Business License for the...

Direct traffic between the Port of Gothenburg and Asia increases

Cargo volumes at the Port of Gothenburg developed strongly during the first half of 2026. Container volumes remained at record levels, while rail, RoRo,...

PPA: New framework for investments in ports and logistics

Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) has expanded its scope of business activity following shareholders’ approval of amendments to the corporate charter, paving the way for...

Piraeus container traffic shows signs of recovery as ships return to Suez Canal

Signs of improvement are emerging in container traffic at Terminals II and III at the Port of Piraeus, as the gradual return of containerships...